rare. [f. Gr. τόπ ος place + -(ό)γραφος and -γράφος: see -GRAPH 1.] a. A representation or description of localities. b. Name given to a surveying instrument. c. (See quot. 1911.)
1833. Carrington (title), The Topograph, or the bye-ways within 9 miles of Devonport and Plymouth.
1865. Athenæum, 7 Oct., 472/2. On the Topograph, a New Surveying Instrument, by Capt. Lendy.
1865. Reader, 7 Oct., 409/2. A useful little instrument, called by the inventor a ‘Topograph’ … combines a plane table, prismatic compass, level, and clinometer.
1911. Webster, Topograph, a model or draft of a place.
